Delays on M1 motorway after crash
The three closed lanes were reopened but delays remained
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A crash has led to lengthy delays for drivers on the M1 motorway in the East Midlands.
National Highways said three lanes were closed following the collision on the southbound carriageway near East Midlands Airport in Leicestershire on Monday morning.
The organisation said the motorway was closed at junction 24 with emergency services called to the scene.
All three lanes have reopened but National Highways warned several miles of tailbacks remained with delays of about 50 minutes.
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